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Union Awareness
Learn how to keep your workplace union freePreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 18 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 4 chapters · 18 Lessons · 36m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Employees have a right to organize and form a union if they choose to. But organizations are allowed to work to keep the workplace free of unions. This course will go over the federal labor relations laws and common reasons employees want to form unions. You will also learn the signs of potential unionizing along with what employers can and can't do when employees want to form a union. Finally, you will learn strategies to create a workplace that does not need a union.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the federal labor relations laws that govern unionizing in the workplace
- Recognize the common reasons employees want to form unions and why employers may not want them
- Detect the signs of potential unionizing and respond appropriately
- Understand the union organization process, including TIPS and FOE guidelines
- Conduct a vulnerability assessment of the workplace's union risk
- Apply strategies such as positive employee relations, employee engagement, and the TEAM approach to create a workplace that does not need a union
Key Takeaways
- Employees have a right to organize and form a union if they choose to, while organizations are allowed to work to keep the workplace free of unions.
- Federal labor relations laws govern what employers can and cannot do when employees want to form a union.
- Recognizing the signs of potential unionizing allows employers to respond before a union organizes.
- Building positive employee relations, engaging employees, and preparing in advance are strategies for creating a workplace that does not need a union.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
The course covers federal labor relations laws, common reasons employees want to form unions, the signs of potential unionizing, what employers can and can't do when employees want to form a union, and strategies to create a workplace that does not need a union.
Who is this course for?
It is designed for employers and those responsible for labor and employee relations, since it focuses on what organizations can do to keep the workplace free of unions while respecting employees' right to organize.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in collective bargaining, industrial relations, labor relations, labor unions, union negotiations, and union avoidance.
Does the course explain how a union actually gets organized?
Yes. It covers the union organization process, the signs of unionizing and how to respond to them, and the TIPS and FOE guidelines.
What strategies does the course teach for avoiding the need for a union?
It teaches conducting a vulnerability assessment, building positive employee relations, engaging employees, preparing in advance, and using the TEAM approach.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)
